Noisily Festival is a three-day electronic music festival held in the Coney Woods near Coleorton in Leicestershire. Running since 2012, it has built a devoted following among fans of psychedelic trance, techno, bass music, and other electronic genres. With a capacity of around 5,000, it sits firmly in the boutique category, offering an immersive experience that larger festivals simply cannot replicate. If you have never heard of it, that is partly by design.
Location and setting
The festival takes place in a privately owned woodland, and the natural setting is central to its identity. Stages are built among the trees, with lighting installations woven through the canopy. At night, the woods are transformed into something genuinely magical, with projection mapping on the trunks, UV art, and thousands of fairy lights turning the site into an otherworldly space. The setting alone sets Noisily apart from festivals held in generic open fields.
Coney Woods is in the heart of the National Forest in north-west Leicestershire. The nearest town is Ashby-de-la-Zouch, and the site is accessible from the M42 and A42. The festival typically takes place over a long weekend in July.
The music
Noisily's lineup is built around electronic music across four main stages, each with its own identity. The Noisily Stage focuses on psychedelic trance and progressive psy. The Liquid Stage leans into techno and deep house. The Bass Stage delivers dubstep, drum and bass, and bass-heavy sounds. And the Treehouse Stage offers more eclectic and ambient sets in an intimate woodland clearing.
The artists are typically a mix of international headliners from the psytrance and techno scenes alongside emerging UK talent. Names like Hallucinogen, Astrix, and Avalon have graced the lineup, alongside techno names and bass music acts. If you are into mainstream pop or rock, this is not the festival for you. But if you love electronic music in its many forms, the programming is exceptional.
Sound quality
One thing regulars always mention is the sound quality. Noisily invests seriously in its sound systems, and the woodland setting provides natural acoustic benefits that open-air festivals lack. The trees absorb reflections and contain the sound beautifully. Standing in front of the main stage at night, surrounded by decorated trees with a powerful system filling the space, is one of the best live music experiences available in the UK.
Art and installations
Noisily treats art as seriously as music. The festival commissions site-specific installations each year, and the production team spends weeks in the woods before the event building and decorating. The result is a site that rewards exploration. Wander off the main paths and you will find hidden art pieces, interactive installations, and decorated clearings that encourage you to stop and take it all in.
There is also a workshop programme covering everything from fire spinning and poi to yoga and sound healing. The wellness area offers massages, cacao ceremonies, and meditation sessions. It reflects the festival's roots in the psychedelic and free party scenes, where the experience extends beyond just the music.
Camping and practical information
Camping is included with the ticket price and is set in woodland and the surrounding fields. The tree cover provides natural shelter from both sun and rain, which is a genuine advantage. There are no glamping or boutique camping options as such, as the vibe is deliberately DIY and grassroots. Bring a decent tent, warm clothing for the nights, and a good sleeping bag, because woodland camping gets cold after dark even in July. Our festival camping checklist covers the essentials.
Toilets are composting rather than portaloo, which fits the festival's environmental ethos and is frankly more pleasant. There are limited showers. The food stalls are varied and good quality, with a decent range of vegetarian and vegan options. You can bring your own food and drink into the campsite.
Tickets and getting there
Weekend tickets typically cost between £130 and £170, which is very reasonable for a three-day festival. The event regularly sells out, often well before the lineup is fully announced, which tells you something about the loyalty of its audience. Early bird tickets offer the best prices.
The site is most easily reached by car, with parking available nearby. Public transport options are limited, though shuttle buses sometimes run from nearby stations. Carpooling is actively encouraged by the organisers and is common among attendees.
Who is Noisily for?
Noisily is for people who love electronic music and want an immersive, intimate festival experience. It is not for people who want mainstream headliners, corporate hospitality, or pristine facilities. The crowd skews younger and is overwhelmingly friendly. There is a strong sense of community, and first-timers often comment on how easy it is to start conversations with strangers.
If you are coming from the mainstream festival circuit and want something different, Noisily is an excellent step into the boutique electronic festival world. If you already know festivals like Glade, Boomtown's Old Town, or Ozora, you will feel right at home. For a broader view of the UK festival scene, explore our guide to finding events near you.
Noisily proves that a festival does not need 50,000 people, a headline pop act, and a Tesco sponsor to be world-class. Sometimes a few thousand like-minded people in a beautifully decorated wood is all you need.
